Doctor insights on:
My Tonsils Are Swollen

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Tonsil enlargement:
Asymmetric tonsillar hypertrophy is neoplastic until proven otherwise especially since we don't know anything about your social history or recent symptoms. Consult an ENT for exam.
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ENT Evaluation:
Asymmetric tonsils should be evaluated by an ENT specialist. Even if you are not having any symptoms, best to have it looked at to determine if there is a problem that requires treatment or surgery.
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Enlarged tonsils:
Tonsilar hypertrophy or enlarged tonsils does not always indicate an infection or inflammation. Enlarged tonsils can be dangerous however if they come togerther "kiss" in the bach of the throat.
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Yes:
You could have tonsillitis or even mononucleosis. Or it could be the change in your age.
Best to see your family doctor for an exam of your throat and to check the lymph nodes in your nec. Might need a throat culture and a mono test.
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Tonsil swelling:
Tonsils may swell because of drainage from the nose. Tonsils are the "glands" that process bacteria from nose/sinuses.
Try clearing the postnasal drip. see www.grossaninstitute.com for suggestions.
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The :
The two most common reasons tonsils are removed are for chronic airway obstruction and chronic or recurrent tonsillopharyngitis. A general guideline for frequency is 6 episodes in one year, 4 episodes per year for 2 consecutive years, or 3 episodes per year for three years. This is always tempered with other factors such as time missed from school/work, complications from the infection (i.e., abscess, admissions for IV antibiotics/hydration, etc.), recovery times for each episode, progression of the pattern of infections over time, and so forth. The recovery following surgery isn't pleasant so one would like to have strong indications for doing it.
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